Nina L. Lansbury

Aug 26, 2024 | theguardian.com | Nina L. Lansbury

Taboos are funny beasts. No one invites them in, but they hold back some of the conversations that we most need to have. I’ve recently found that having the guts to push past taboos and utter a few bold words can open a floodgate of much-needed dialogue. That’s how I found myself around the backyard fire recently, with a bunch of “50-adjacent” female friends. We were laughing ourselves silly at the waywardness of our ageing ovaries and uteri over offerings of bloody marys and devilled eggs (get it?

Jul 11, 2024 | innerself.com | Nina L. Lansbury |Christiana Figueres |Tom Rivett-Carnac |David Wallace-Wells

Indigenous elder teaching about traditional ecological knowledge with a backdrop of nature and climate-related imagery. Article Summary:Ancient Indigenous wisdom holds the key to transforming our battle against climate change. As recognized during NAIDOC Week, the deep connections and long-term observations of Indigenous peoples offer invaluable insights into sustainability and resilience.

Jul 10, 2024 | thetimes.com.au | Nina L. Lansbury

The theme[1] of this year’s NAIDOC Week[2] is “Keep the Fire Burning! Blak, Loud and Proud”. The organisers are calling for “a society where the wisdom and contributions of Indigenous peoples are fully valued and respected”. Australia’s Indigenous peoples have gained intimate Knowledges of this continent through long-term observations and holistic thinking. They have connections to their traditional estate, known as Country, spanning thousands of generations.